The treaty will allow Papua New Guinea nationals to gain Australian citizenship by joining its military.
The treaty will allow Papua New Guinea nationals to gain Australian citizenship by joining its military.
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Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) will commit to defending each other from armed attacks as they face “emerging threats” to their security, a new defence treaty seen by the AFP news agency says.
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Treaty will allow PNG nationals to gain Australian citizenship by serving in defence forces and comes as the country sits at the…
Up to 10,000 Papua New Guineas will be allowed to serve with the Australian military under the pact.
The deal will allow the nations’ citizens to serve in either military, with Australia offering citizenship as an incentive.
Anthony Albanese and Papua New Guinea’s defence minister downplayed the delay to the deal being formalised
SYDNEY: A defense deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military, Canberra said on…
Celebrations and events have been held across the country to mark the milestone
